Petrol price hike forces Abuja residents to abandon cars for public transport

Agency Report Many car owners in Nigeria’s Federal Capital Territory have resorted to using public transportation following the hike in the pump price of petrol. Low-income earners, who can barely afford rising transport fares, are also trekking to work to cope with the economic strain. Findings by the News Agency of Nigeria showed that usually […]

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Xenophobic attacks: FG, S’African envoy meet in Abuja Monday

President Bola Tinubu Nigeria has summoned the acting High Commissioner of South Africa to a meeting in Abuja following concerns over recent protests targeting foreigners and attacks on her citizens and their businesses in that country. However, the name of the diplomat could not be immediately confirmed. A statement issued on Saturday by the spokesperson […]

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US-Iran war: Nigeria earns N5tn oil windfall amid rising fuel hardship

Demonstration Held Outside White House Against Trump’s War In Iran WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 07: Anti-war demonstrators hold signs as they gather near the White House to protest the war in Iran on April 7, 2026 in Washington, DC. U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a temporary ceasefire has been reached between the U.S., Iran, […]

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ADC fixes primaries, sets presidential form at ₦100m

The African Democratic Congress, ADC,  has released its timetable for the conduct of its 2026 primary elections, outlining key dates for nomination, screening, appeals, and primaries across various elective positions. This was contained in a statement issued on Sunday by the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Bolaji Abdullahi. According to the timetable, “the sale of nomination […]

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FEDPOLEL holds seminar on kidney failure prevention Monday

A one-day seminar on kidney failure prevention will hold at the Federal Polytechnic, Ile-Oluji, FEDPOLEL, Ondo State, on Monday, May 4, 2026. The programme aims at stemming the persistent rise in the prevalence of kidney failure in Nigeria. The institution’s spokesman, Mr Sanmi Enigbokan, said in a statement on Sunday, that the programme would hold […]

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Adeleke rolls out free artificial limb programme, to kick off with at least 1,000 amputees

Osun State Governor Ademola Adeleke By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has unveiled a major humanitarian initiative aimed at restoring mobility and dignity to at least 1,000 amputees across the state, in what officials describe as a bold step toward inclusive governance. The programme, approved by Governor Ademola Adeleke, will see beneficiaries receive free […]

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Osun Moves to Strengthen Mining Environmental Protection with New Framework

Development Policy Expert, Dr. Wale Bolorunduro By John Dike, Osogbo Osun State Government has taken steps to strengthen regulation of mining activities with a focus on environmental protection, revenue generation, and sustainable development. This follows a high-level inter-ministerial review meeting convened by the Office of the Governor for Natural and Mineral Resources, where a comprehensive […]

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